President Trump plans to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test for schoolchildren, replacing the current Youth Fitness Program. The program, originally established in 1966, was revised in 2012 to focus on individual health. Trump will sign an executive order re-establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, ...
The Trump administration canceled plans for large-scale offshore wind energy development in US federal waters, reversing Biden's initiatives. Over 3.5 million acres previously designated for wind energy projects are now rescinded. This decision aligns with Trump's broader policy to prioritize fossil fuels, halting lease sales and permits for wind...
A conservative Republican faction, led by the Republican Study Committee (RSC), is pushing for a major overhaul of US sanctions against Russia. They propose a sweeping, economy-wide sanctions regime giving President Trump broad authority to negotiate and cripple Russia's war machine. The RSC letter to congressional leaders cites...
Former President Trump announced a 90-day negotiation period with Mexico regarding tariffs, following a phone call with President Sheinbaum. Despite a "successful" conversation, a 25% tariff on Mexican goods imported into the U.S. remains, impacting autos, while copper, aluminum, and steel face a 50% tax. Trump aims to...
President Trump threatened to make a trade deal with Canada difficult due to their recognition of a Palestinian state. Trump's statement, posted on his social media platform, follows similar announcements from the UK and France, which he previously downplayed. He has threatened a 35% tariff on Canadian goods...
Texas lawmakers are holding a second hearing to investigate the response to deadly July 4th flash floods that killed at least 136 people in central Texas. The hearing focuses on the actions, or lack thereof, of emergency responders in the crucial hours before the floods. Testimony will include...
Following New York City's deadliest mass shooting in 25 years, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has faced criticism for his past calls to defund the police. Mamdani, who is running as a Democrat, has since clarified his position, stating he does not intend to defund the NYPD but instead proposes...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will release a memoir titled "107 Days," detailing her short-lived 2024 presidential campaign. Published by Simon & Schuster on September 23rd, the book promises a candid behind-the-scenes account of her journey. Harris's campaign, the shortest in modern history, ended after she was defeated...
A CBS News analysis reveals a 120% surge in ICE arrests under President Trump's second term, compared to the same period in 2024 under the Biden administration. Over 109,000 arrests were made, concentrated in Southern and border states, particularly Texas, Florida, and California. Most detainees were from Latin...
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy signed a bill limiting the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), despite widespread criticism. The move follows NABU's investigations into numerous current and former MPs, with 71 facing corruption charges. While some MPs admitted past errors, others,...
